For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,428 students in Columbia School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Columbia School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,461 Schools
# Students
1,428 Students
1,367,408 Students
# Teachers
92 Teachers
82,868 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Columbia School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 844 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has increased from 65-69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#209 out of 862 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Graduation Rate
83%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)19.3%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2000–2009. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
4%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
4%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
18%
Showing 2008–2022. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
% White
90%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,306 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,574. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,914 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$30,868 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$23 MM
$29,866 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$17,306
$22,574
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$15,914
$21,841
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Columbia School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
320 School St
Brooklyn, MI 49230
(517) 592-6632
Brooklyn, MI 49230
(517) 592-6632
Gr: PK-2 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Columbia Upper Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
321 School St
Brooklyn, MI 49230
(517) 592-2181
Brooklyn, MI 49230
(517) 592-2181
Gr: 3-6 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Columbia Central High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11775 Hewitt Rd
Brooklyn, MI 49230
(517) 592-6634
Brooklyn, MI 49230
(517) 592-6634
Gr: 7-12 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Columbia Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4460 N Lake Rd
Clarklake, MI 49234
(517) 529-9400
Clarklake, MI 49234
(517) 529-9400
Gr: 6-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Columbia School District?
Columbia School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,428 students.
What is the rank of Columbia School District?
Columbia School District is ranked #223 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia School District?
90% of Columbia School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Columbia School District?
Columbia School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Columbia School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,914 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
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